Description
This easy Honey Pineapple Glazed Salmon recipe delivers perfectly flaky fish with an irresistible sweet-savory glaze. It’s a quick and healthy weeknight meal that tastes gourmet.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (100% juice)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2. Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, pineapple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- 3. Cook Salmon (Choose Method):
- Pan-Seared: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Flip, reduce heat to medium, and brush generously with glaze. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, brushing with more glaze.
- Baked: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Then, brush generously with glaze and continue baking for another 5-7 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and glaze is caramelized.
- Broiled: Preheat broiler. Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for 4-6 minutes. Brush generously with glaze and broil for another 2-4 minutes, watching carefully, until cooked through and glaze is bubbly.
- 4. Finish & Serve: Ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Garnish with optional fresh cilantro or green onions and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins